What food and hay do you use? We have a lot of donated pellets, so we usually mix them. This means that when piggies leave us, they are used to many types. These are generally Harringtons, Science Selective and Burgess. Hay Any hay i...
Our adoption fees cover food, vegetables, hay, bedding and, most importantly, vet bills! We ask for a minimum donation of: £30 per sow Minimum of £35 (cost to us is £45), per neutered boar Once your adoption has been agreed,...
Welcome to the addictive world of piggies! Our first advice is to read through all of the articles on our knowledgebase; you should find the answers to most questions there. If there’s still something you’re not sure about, you can always...
I think there’s something wrong with my piggie. If you have concerns, you should always ask your vet’s advice. If it isn’t an emergency, you’re welcome to message us. We may have some ideas, and will refer you to your vet if necessary....
Why is it recommended to have a neutered boar with girls? A neutered boar and a pair (or more!) of girls is my favourite combination of piggies! It’s fun to watch. There’s always something going on! The boars can be funny, watching them r...
General Care Claws will usually need trimming every 6 – 8 weeks. If you’re not sure, start by just trimming the very sharp bit off the tip. If you cut it a bit too short and it bleeds, don’t worry, it probably looks worse than it is. Nevi...
Boars Boars often get a rough deal! Many more people ask for girls. We find boys are generally bigger characters and more friendly than girls. They can be difficult to bond, but because our pairs of boars are here with us longer while we...
Your boy must be kept separate from your girls until the 6 week post neuter date is reached. The Nest will let you know the date once your boy has left, please drop us a message if you haven’t heard. Your boy can be held and cuddled wi...
We can have piggies stay at the Nest for 1-2 hours to try them with a new friend and see if they get along before leaving. Any bonds we are expecting to be tricky (including all pairs of boys) we would want to stay longer for the usual bon...
